How far is Richmond, IN from Franklin, IN?
The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Franklin, IN is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Franklin.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto North Old St Rd 1
48 m · 7 sec · North Old St Rd 1
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Continue on Massey Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Massey Road
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Turn left onto Dalton Road
2655 ft · 2 min · Dalton Road
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Turn right onto Nobblett Road
2746 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nobblett Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 35 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Franklin?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Richmond and 12.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Hagerstown Town Court
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain City.
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.31 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 39.9739400, -85.1910800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nobblett Road (-85.191079, 39.974017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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